KNUST Engineering College launches 75th anniversary, eyes Gh¢40m innovation building

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is marking its 75th anniversary by aiming to forge deeper partnerships with industry and convert academic research into practical applications. This ambition is encapsulated in plans for a GH¢40 million Technology and Innovation Building, which will provide a space for students to innovate and companies to collaborate directly with university researchers on developing new technologies and products.

Provost Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko emphasized that the institution's future development hinges on stronger collaborations among researchers, students, and industry entities to address real-world challenges. The launching ceremony, held under the theme "Excellence to Eminence: 75 Years of Engineering Education at KNUST," gathered university authorities, industry representatives, alumni, and traditional leaders to stress the importance of engineering education delivering tangible impact beyond the classroom.

KNUST's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christian Agyare, called for closer links between academic research and industry, stressing the responsibility of universities to translate knowledge into societal solutions. He urged industry partners to support research, provide essential resources, and collaborate on projects that would enhance graduates' employability and Ghana's technological capabilities.

Ing. Kwabena Bempong, an alumnus and CEO of Associated Consultants Ltd, highlighted discipline and service as key to progressing from excellence to eminence, urging students to engage seriously in industrial attachments and uphold professional integrity.